Cybersecurity researchers found 19 billion passwords circulating online, with a staggering 94% being reused across accounts. Analysis covered over 200 data breaches from April 2024 to April 2025. Commonly used passwords often are short, using only lowercase letters and numbers. Default passwords such as '123456' and 'Password' remain prevalent, highlighting a persistent security issue. Experts recommend creating longer, unique passwords for enhanced security as many users revert to simple options for convenience despite security awareness.
Despite years of security education, users still prefer shorter passwords because they are easier to type and memorize. It's recommended to use at least 12 characters for a password.
The 'default password' problem remains one of the most persistent and dangerous patterns in leaked credential datasets. Attackers, too, prioritize them, making these passwords among the least secure.
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